Imagine this has been a Hit since about 1956 and although we have seen changes in the Kaiso music through these years Blakie's Gems continue to Glitter and remain Enjoyable . That is the Hallmark of a #1 Artiste; his music lives on.
Hello sir, I am trying to understand the whole song. I have gleaned this part from Bede Lopez " It was ah Bacchanal, 1950 Carnival, Fight fur so, with Invaders and Tokyo, Meh Friend run and left, his hat, When they hit him ah Baseball Bat, Never me again, to Jump in ah Steelband in Port of Spain" Now I have this from you "Quit on top d lady be, dey pelt ah bottle and bust meh head," Please could you write the rest of the lyrics? Appreciate
I could sing all his tunes when I was a lil boy growing up in Trinidad,I always got into arguements with friends who thought Sparrow was better.Because I, as an Indian boy could sing so good people used to ask meh to sing who knew me.I feel i could have been the first Indian Calypsonian in TT if my parents were not so prudish,they also stop me from beating pan.Ah still love de man.
I'm so sorry. I met and lived near Lord Blakie in Mt. Hope when I spent some time in Trinidad. Back then, he was singing "Yankee Woman." It was the best. He was the best.
Blakie is a legend in his own right - down to earth and natural. Could someone upload two of Blakie's songs - San Fernando & Ramma de Jamma! Have beeen looking for them about two years now.
It is possible but I think he used to play mas with tokyo although he used to live on ST. Paul street.He probably moved there long after because I moved to Morvant in early seventies he probably moved in the late seventies at that time he and Maria were on a break up I still used to visit St.Paul street regular basis I had friends that was still living there.
Carlton Joseph was born in St paul Street I knew his Mother Esmee float she used to make the best float in them times float and ackra sell right on corner of St. Paul and Piccadilly St.
@MrMichaelxavier I highly doubt he 'sanitised' his tune. Often at live shows verses get cut for time, are hummed or talked over, or are quite simply forgotten / mixed up (Terror was somewhat notorious for that). Blakie was not a man to worry much about offense. Furthermore, the verse in question was not offensive. It was merely an observation that an Indian man that was selling bread, was concerned for his life as the clash took place.
She dfinitely cyah stop meh now coz she no more with us but I really did like Blakie and I would sing his tunes then and I still sing them now,in my next life ah coming back right their in TT to win a calypso crown.BTW i had a friend in TT and his surname was Carasco.
Yes, he's singing about the clash between Tokyo and Invaders steelbands in 1950. It really happened, and according to Blakie, he was there, although I don't think he was one of the pan men.
Hello Mr. Lopez. I am interested in understanding the meaning of this awesome song. I got this from you in another post: " It was ah Bacchanal, 1950 Carnival, Fight fur so, with Invaders and Tokyo, Meh Friend run and left, his hat, When they hit him ah Baseball Bat, Never me again, to Jump in ah Steelband in Port of Spain" I would really appreciate if you could spare a little of your precious time sir and write the rest of the lyrics. Thank you.
"Steelband Clash" was sung in 1954. The composition referred to two events: 1. The Invaders/Tokyo steelband clash of 1950. 2. An incident that took place in Invaders in 1953. It is said that a man tried to drive through the band Carnival Monday morning, and was struck in the head with a baseball bat. Hence the line "mih good partner lost his hat, when dey hit him a baseball bat".
Listening in 2024, May 21st
Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, USA.
Imagine this has been a Hit since about 1956 and although we have seen changes in the Kaiso music through these years Blakie's Gems continue to Glitter and remain Enjoyable . That is the Hallmark of a #1 Artiste; his music lives on.
ONe of the best stories ever told.
True story of steel pan band. ah love it. pan come from far. thanks Lord blakiie
This is one of the BIGGEST Calypso tunes known to man.
Right now I shame I can’t sing the lyrics. As a Trinidadian, I should be able to sing this off the top like the “ our father “ prayer.
Blakie have David Rudder and Gypsy doing backup
And mystic prowler lol
Listening still July 2024
That was so nice. Lord Blakie is really a legend. Such greatness. And did anyone notice a similarity between him and Sugar Aloes?
great is great and blakie is still one of the greatest ever..
W❤w. This is a musical storybook. So glad that Foreigner Frank shared this gem with me.
"Quit on top d lady be, dey pelt ah bottle and bust meh head," Haha Love it.
Hello sir, I am trying to understand the whole song. I have gleaned this part from Bede Lopez " It was ah Bacchanal, 1950 Carnival, Fight fur so, with Invaders and Tokyo, Meh Friend run and left, his hat, When they hit him ah Baseball Bat, Never me again, to Jump in ah Steelband in Port of Spain"
Now I have this from you "Quit on top d lady be, dey pelt ah bottle and bust meh head,"
Please could you write the rest of the lyrics? Appreciate
Him and that laugh. :).
What do I say, Blakie at his best. Vintage.
Blakie that laugh it's the best
Kaiso Kaiso. I paid him to sing at my Art Launch at the Museum in 2004. "A Pan Story"
Learnt this song on pan 🥳
I could sing all his tunes when I was a lil boy growing up in Trinidad,I always got into arguements with friends who thought Sparrow was better.Because I, as an Indian boy could sing so good people used to ask meh to sing who knew me.I feel i could have been the first Indian Calypsonian in TT if my parents were not so prudish,they also stop me from beating pan.Ah still love de man.
luv the beat ! nostalgic !🙏🏻🌺
Lord Blakie ( i a Bajan) God Rest his Soul, what an infectious laugh wow, cant be replaced, no way
class will always be class the one and only sir blake r i p
R.I.P. Carlton Joseph a.k.a. Lord Blakie missed dearly by friends and loved ones
I'm so sorry. I met and lived near Lord Blakie in Mt. Hope when I spent some time in Trinidad. Back then, he was singing "Yankee Woman." It was the best. He was the best.
Hey bud, I was akid then, memories as I was a part time drummer for Watti Watkins.. keepmit coming . I appreciate your efforts,
Kaiso will always will live in my heart the land of my mother and father T&T, Lord blakie is one of my favorite Calypsonians of a ll Time
Those were the golden years of calypso, what has calypso come to,
Raj O Maharaj
David Rudder and Gypsy singing back up.
These were the times kaiso house rest in peace to bad I wasn't born yet to enjoy it
Blakie is a legend in his own right - down to earth and natural. Could someone upload two of Blakie's songs - San Fernando & Ramma de Jamma! Have beeen looking for them about two years now.
The Original Warlord ...Blakie...
I remember those days. Invaders bore the brunt of the chaos melee
Great 👌😊👍 calypso
A few of the performers are no longer with us.
These include Sprangalang
Frankie Francis.
The mystic Prowler.
One of trini greatest
Blake still going strong jan 20 ...yessssss
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LAUGH!!!!!!!
This is the most fun music ever.
WHAT A CHUUUNE MAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE IT..........I LOVE LORD BLAKIE
BIG UP DEM CARIBBEAN ISLANDS!!!!
Greetings from India....
I like this Sound big turn
yes that is de man himself RUDDER
Love his laugh!!
2019
of course its David Rudder !!!
Laarrrrddddd!! *puts hands on head and proceeds tuh buss ah wine* AHHHH HAAAAAAA
lawd that is music!!!!!!
🔥 🔥
RIP Spranga
This is real queso I love it I love it I love it
It is possible but I think he used to play mas with tokyo although he used to live on ST. Paul street.He probably moved there long after because I moved to Morvant in early seventies he probably moved in the late seventies at that time he and Maria were on a break up I still used to visit St.Paul street regular basis I had friends that was still living there.
Carlton Joseph was born in St paul Street I knew his Mother Esmee float she used to make the best float in them times float and ackra sell right on corner of St. Paul and Piccadilly St.
LONG LIVE KAISO!!
I looked at othe vids of Blakie and it was confirmed that the person in the red shirt is David Rudder.
Sinfuldavy
steel and
The best times Trinbago
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
ah feeling young again...
TRUE CALYPSO.SELAH
@MrMichaelxavier I highly doubt he 'sanitised' his tune. Often at live shows verses get cut for time, are hummed or talked over, or are quite simply forgotten / mixed up (Terror was somewhat notorious for that). Blakie was not a man to worry much about offense. Furthermore, the verse in question was not offensive. It was merely an observation that an Indian man that was selling bread, was concerned for his life as the clash took place.
Nice
the songs are sweet but hawa wazae hapa chini wanacomment nini..lawd seems they understand kaiso seriously
Hear friggin TUNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
BOOM BANG BANG!!!! ah rate it 100
wohooo who's here in 2015, 2016
and still 2017
Hi Ariana , I'm Here In 2019 , Cheers !!!
2019 too
2022
aye look Sprang!
Where would be without Trinidad and Jamaica?
Was thinking the same thing. Looks like him.
yes it is
She dfinitely cyah stop meh now coz she no more with us but I really did like Blakie and I would sing his tunes then and I still sing them now,in my next life ah coming back right their in TT to win a calypso crown.BTW i had a friend in TT and his surname was Carasco.
abdel mohammed steep
Classic!
Big turn
1.18 ' comment y z appellent ca'?
Did he said it in french?
Is he singing about two steel bands that meet at a place and fight? Was he himself a panman in the song? Nice song
Yes, he's singing about the clash between Tokyo and Invaders steelbands in 1950. It really happened, and according to Blakie, he was there, although I don't think he was one of the pan men.
@@dariosmagata8481 thank you bro
steelband clash in 1950
Hello Mr. Lopez. I am interested in understanding the meaning of this awesome song. I got this from you in another post: " It was ah Bacchanal, 1950 Carnival, Fight fur so, with Invaders and Tokyo, Meh Friend run and left, his hat, When they hit him ah Baseball Bat, Never me again, to Jump in ah Steelband in Port of Spain"
I would really appreciate if you could spare a little of your precious time sir and write the rest of the lyrics. Thank you.
"Steelband Clash" was sung in 1954. The composition referred to two events:
1. The Invaders/Tokyo steelband clash of 1950.
2. An incident that took place in Invaders in 1953. It is said that a man tried to drive through the band Carnival Monday morning, and was struck in the head with a baseball bat. Hence the line "mih good partner lost his hat, when dey hit him a baseball bat".
Original Rudeboy = Desmond Dekker
Kaiso fo so
Can anyone identify the guy in red singing back up. Is it David Rudder?
is that david rudder singing backup.
was the lady in the bed too? not other artform like Kaiso!
That is muicc
All ruond
What ever happened to him?
He pass on Years ago ..was My uncles Great friend..RIP Mr Francis..
Sinfuldavy stt
Simple calhpxo
la letra
That is muicc